Resources to be a Successful Student
Learning Online
For many learners used to learning in a face-to-face, “in-class” environment, learning in an online format will likely seem different than how you’re accustomed to approaching your courses. Learning online can mean juggling a lot of components all at once while simultaneously ensuring you are keeping up with your studies; this may include navigating the online learning environment, increasing your digital literacy skills, practicing netiquette and online communication, as well as maintaining engagement and motivation. The resources listed below will provide you with tools, strategies, and tips to assist you with the intricacies of learning online:
- What it takes to be a successful online student
- Identifying skills for self-directed learning
- Helpful tips for synchronous online learning sessions
- The dos and don’ts of online learning
Time Management
To better help manage your time, it is best that you create a schedule at the beginning of the semester. You may want to start by building a semester schedule to manage all of your major course assignments and activities and then each week, use a weekly schedule to help you accomplish tasks such as reading, writing and research. The resources below will help you get started with semester and weekly planning.
Semester plan – Check out Algonquin College’s Semester Plan website to learn more about semester planning and to download semester plan templates to help you get started.
Weekly schedule – Check out Algonquin College’s Weekly Schedule website to learn more about weekly schedules and to download semester plan templates to help you get started.
Effective learning – study strategies
The Learning Scientists Website has a multitude of documents and resources related to effective study strategies to guide learning and studying. The resources below will provide you with an overview of strategies for effective learning and links to each strategy they discuss have also been provided to help guide your learning.
Six Strategies for Effective Learning – Check out the Learning Scientists Summary Infographic to obtain an overview of the six studied strategies that have proven to be effective when learning and studying. These strategies will help you in all subject areas as you progress through your education.
Additional infographics and videos related to each strategy are available on the Learning Scientists website and each strategy webpage has been linked below for your convenience:
Lakehead University-Specific Resources
Lakehead University has a number of institutional-specific resources to help students. Listed below are a number of Lakehead University student supports available that you may find relevant and helpful throughout your learning journey:
- Lakehead University – How to be a Successful Online Learner
- Lakehead University Apps to Improve Academic Success
- Academic Integrity/ AIM (Academic Integrity Matters) Online site
- Lakehead University Libraries
- University Library Citation Help
- University Libraries Online Tutorials
- University Libraries – Ask a Librarian (online chat)
- Lakehead University Student Accessibility Services
- Lakehead University Student Success Centre
- Lakehead University Student Health and Wellness
- MyCourselink/D2L Support Resources
